Former New York Red Bulls defender Rafa Marquez has made Mexico’s World Cup roster and is in position to become the first player to captain his nation in four World Cups.

The 35-year-old defender, who captained Mexico at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 tournaments, was among 23 players selected Friday by Miguel Herrera, hired last October as El Tri’s fourth coach in six weeks. Marquez scored as Mexico tied host South Africa in the 2010 World Cup opener and played for the Red Bulls from 2010-12 before signing with Leon.

Carlos Salcido, a 34-year-old left back, was selected for his third straight World Cup. Salacido, a member of Mexico’s gold medal-winning team at the 2012 London Olympics, was picked for the national team for the first time since Herrera became coach.

“Regarding Salcido, we don’t need to give him a tryout,” Herrera said. “We’ve watched him in the Mexican league. He’s a versatile player who can play in many positions in the back, and also at midfield.”